Heart Disease Death Rates Decline in US
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A recent study shows a significant decrease in heart disease fatalities in American adults over the past five decades.
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The **American Cancer Society (ACS)** is a leading nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating cancer and improving the lives of those affected by it through advocacy, research funding, education, and patient support[1][5][7]. Founded in 1913 in New York City by ten physicians and five businessmen under the name "American Society for the Control of Cancer," the organization initially focused on breaking the taboo around cancer, a disease then shrouded in fear and stigma[1][3][4]. Early efforts centered on public education campaigns, including articles, bulletins, and even a silent film to encourage early detection and physician visits[1]. The ACS evolved significantly over the decades. In 1944, it adopted its current name, and under the influence of philanthropist Mary Lasker, it shifted toward funding medical research, raising substantial funds to support scientific breakthroughs[6]. The society has been pivotal in major cancer research milestones, such as supporting Sidney Farber’s discovery of the first successful chemotherapy treatment in 1947, advocating the widespread use of the Pap test in 1948, and confirming the link between smoking and lung cancer in 1954, which led to a significant decline in smoking rates[2]. ACS-funded research also proved mammography as the best early detection tool in 1973. Its impact is underscored by having supported 50 Nobel Prize-winning researchers as of 2022[2]. Today, the ACS continues to be the largest voluntary health organization focused on cancer, leveraging innovation and investment through initiatives like BrightEdge, its venture capital arm launched in 2019 aimed at accelerating cancer-fighting technologies[2]. The organization operates nationwide, providing resources, advocacy, and support to patients and families, with a vision to end cancer as we know it for everyone[5][7]. Its century-long legacy combines scientific research, public health education, and community engagement, making it a cornerstone institution in the fight against cancer[1][3][
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